Congratulations on being selected to participate in the Board Collaborative Program! This program is a partnership between Leadership Tulsa, TYPROS, and Junior League Tulsa, designed to prepare emerging and aspiring leaders for effective service on nonprofit boards.
Through a series of required video modules, participants will gain foundational knowledge in board governance, financial oversight, meeting protocols, and committee leadership. These learning experiences are intended to build confidence, strengthen leadership capacity, and support thoughtful, impactful board service.
Program Requirements:
Participants must watch all assigned videos in their entirety and complete the corresponding survey associated with each video. Completion of both the video content and surveys is required to move forward in the program.
Once all videos and surveys have been successfully completed, Leadership Tulsa staff will contact you with next steps in the board internship process. Thank you for your commitment to leadership development and service to our community.
Introduction
This welcome video provides an overview of what to expect throughout the program, outlines participant responsibilities, and introduces the purpose and goals of the Board Collaborative experience. It sets the foundation for your leadership journey and offers helpful context for the video modules you will complete.
Please watch the welcome video in its entirety before proceeding to the remaining program content. Your full engagement is essential to making the most of this experience and ensuring a successful start to the program.
Anatomy of a Nonprofit Board
This video provides an overview of the structure, roles, and responsibilities of a board. Participants will gain an understanding of board composition, governance best practices, and the relationship between the board, executive leadership, and committees. This foundation is essential for anyone serving on or working with a board.
Please watch the Anatomy of a Nonprofit Board video in its entirety before proceeding to the remaining program content. Your full engagement is essential to making the most of this experience and ensuring a successful start to the program.
Check My Understanding
Robert’s Rule of Order
This video introduces the fundamentals of Robert’s Rules of Order and how they are used to conduct effective, organized, and fair meetings. Participants will learn common parliamentary procedures, meeting flow, and best practices to support productive discussion and decision-making in board and committee settings.
Please watch the Robert’s Rule of Order video in its entirety before proceeding to the remaining program content. Your full engagement is essential to making the most of this experience and ensuring a successful start to the program.
Check My Understanding
Understanding Board Financials
This video walks participants through the key financial documents boards are responsible for reviewing and approving, including budgets, financial statements, and reports. It is designed to build confidence in interpreting financial information and understanding fiduciary responsibilities, even for those without a formal financial background.
Please watch the Understanding Board Financials video in its entirety before proceeding to the remaining program content. Your full engagement is essential to making the most of this experience and ensuring a successful start to the program.
Check My Understanding
Effectively Chairing a Committee
This video focuses on the role of a committee chair and the skills needed to lead meetings, engage members, and achieve meaningful outcomes. Participants will explore strategies for agenda setting, facilitating discussion, delegation, and accountability to ensure committees operate efficiently and align with board objectives.
Please watch the Effectively Chairing a Committee video in its entirety before proceeding to the remaining program content. Your full engagement is essential to making the most of this experience and ensuring a successful start to the program.
Check My Understanding
Once all videos and surveys have been successfully completed, Leadership Tulsa staff will contact you with the next steps in the board internship process.
Thank you for your commitment to leadership development and service to our community!